Solden and Hochsolden Attractions
Beyond Huben (1,194m/3,918ft) the Ötztal narrows into a wild gorge, opening out again only at Sölden (1,377m/4,518ft), a widely scattered settlement which developed into an internationally known summer and winter sports resort. Together with Hochsölden (2,070m/6,792ft), which is noted for its many hours of sunshine and its excellent ski slopes, it forms the principal tourist area of the upper Ötztal. The combined regions around Zwieselstein and Vent, Sölden and Hochsölden form what has become known as the "Ötztal Arena"; as well as ski lifts Sölden and Hochsölden also possess sports halls catering for activities such as swimming and tennis. Sölden has an interesting parish church, originally Gothic, remodeled in Baroque style in 1752, with wrought iron crosses in the churchyard.
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Brunnenkogel and Hildesheimer Hütte
A scenic climb leads to the Brunnenkogel. Accommodation options in the area include the Siegerlandhütte and the Hildesheimer Hütte.
Gaislacher Kogel
Two cableways connect Sölden with Hochsölden. The Ötztaler Gletscherbahn runs southwestward from Sölden-Wohlfahrt (1,369m/4,492ft) by way of the Gaislachalm station (2,173m/7,130ft; ski lifts; on foot two hours) to the Gaislacher Kogel (3,058m/10,033ft; panoramic restaurant at the upper station; magnificent views). In winter there is a chair lift from Sölden to Innerwald (upper station 1,464m/4,803ft), and from Hochsölden a chairlift up the Rotkogel (upper station 2,364m/7,756ft).
